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A hunting season that may not readily come Everyone has their own preferences on calls
to mind is coyote or predator hunting. This and calling techniques, but don't be scared to
season is a great one to try, as it is open year- mix it up a little.
round and has no bag limit. Night hunting coy-
otes with lights or dogs is prohibited. SOUTHEAST REGION: TALIMENA
Area biologists suggest that predator hunt- DRIVE AT OUACHITA WMA
ers scout locations on the WMA beforehand The southeast region is dominated by the
so the hunters can quickly move from one call- Ouachita Mountains containing oak, hicko-
ing spot to another. Focus on water holes and ry, and short-leaf pine forests. The Ouachita
food plots to start. Predators are more active WMA-Le Flore Unit covers 223,823 acres of
with weather changes and fronts, so make the Ouachita National Forest in southeastern
sure to pay close attention to the weather. Oklahoma’s Le Flore County. The WMA is man-

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Ponca City
Tulsa

Elk City Oklahoma City

McAlester
Altus
Lawton
Ardmore

Coyote hunters can find great success on Packsaddle WMA’s wide-open spaces.

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